#1 business plan software for ideation by Forbes

The best LivePlan alternative

IdeaBuddy is your step-by-step business planning guide, from the initial idea to the big launch

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Need a reliable and affordable LivePlan alternative?

We have everything you need to make your vision a reality

From creating a new concept to seeking funding, we support you at every stage of your business idea

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Use step-by step guidance

We have made business planning as easy as telling your story. Our guide walks you through each section of business planning, and everything you fill in automatically becomes part of your business plan.

Shape your idea into a successful business
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Build your business plan faster with AI

We will help you write your plan, come up with ideas for your business concept and marketing strategy, and much more. Our AI will also estimate your sales, expenses, and other parts of your financial plan.

Get help from AI at every step of the way

Highly recommend IdeaBuddy if you are looking for a step by step way to create a business plan and really dive into what it will take to truly launch your business.

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Shape your idea into a successful business
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Easily build your financial forecast

You do not need to have any special finance superpowers. Our financial calculators will help you plan your finances, predict profits and loss, track cash flow, and build a rock-solid financial plan.

Build realistic financial projections
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Create a polished business plan

Our business plan builder will help you quickly create a detailed, professional plan. You can make unlimited edits and download it as a PDF or Word document, or share it with temmates and investors.

Create a modern business plan in no time

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Start your free trial today and discover why IdeaBuddy is a much better choice

Speed up your business planning with AI

Speed up your business planning with AI

Get writing assistance, ideas for your products and marketing strategy, and much more. AI also helps estimate revenues, expenses, and other elements of your financial projections.

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…and other templates designed specifically for your business idea

What else do you get?

AI-generated templates for your idea

Start planning right away with a custom template built for your unique business idea

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Build a one page business plan

With our one page business plan tool you can quickly build a business model and define key elements of your idea

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Visualize your business concept

By using the online whiteboard you can visualize your ideas and collaborate with others in one space

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Test your idea and get a score

Our validation test will help you quickly evaluate the strength and viability of your idea

What our users say?

Your ideas are in good hands

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Absolutely fascinating. Financial Projections and Business Planning.

“I honestly think it's wonderful. It allows me to look at my overall numbers in a quick and easy format. Plan my business in every aspect from the customer, the products, to market details It's easy to use. Affordable and allows for extensive financial....”

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Jonathan C.
Jonathan C.Founder
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IdeaBuddy is all the tools I need in one place for my business scope and plan

“I found IdeaBuddy this year and have since been able to make more concrete decisions about my business, propose more confidently to investors, and feel a sense of peace about the direction I'm heading. Wish I had found IdeaBuddy sooner...”

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Emily A.
Emily A.Artist | CEO
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A Very Useful Product

“Overall, a wonderful experience with this product. I don't really have any complaints, and have actually recommended IdeaBuddy to a few friends. If you are like me and like compartmentalizing different tasks and having things laid out in an organized, easy to view and navigate manner then this product is great for you...”

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IdeaBuddy review on Capterra

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